Ford Explorer vs GMC Acadia Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · GMC Acadia
- Length198.3 in
- Height70.0 in
- Wheelbase112.8 in
- Ground clearance7.8 in – 8.3 in
- Curb weight4,443 lb – 4,901 lb
- Width78.9 in
- GMC Acadia width75.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: GMC Acadia is 4.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.4 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more ground clearance (8.1 in vs 7.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 4.0 in taller (70.0 in vs 66.0 in)
- Width: GMC Acadia is 3.5 in narrower (78.9 in vs 75.4 in)
- Length: GMC Acadia is 4.7 in shorter (198.3 in vs 193.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 0.3 in longer wheelbase (112.8 in vs 112.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is shorter by 4.7 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for GMC Acadia
- Narrower for tight parkingGMC Acadia — GMC Acadia is narrower by 3.5 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 0.9 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintGMC Acadia — Based on length × width (GMC Acadia)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | GMC Acadia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.3 in | 193.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 75.4 in | 3.5 in |
| Height | 70.0 in | 66.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 112.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Curb weight | 4,672 lb | — | — |
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